Current openings

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Title

Certified Nursing Assistant 

 

Job type

Part-time employee

 

Location(s)

Greater Philadelphia

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Overview

As a Certified Nursing Assistant at Alaria Home Care, you play a vital role in providing compassionate support to individuals in need. Success in this role means enhancing the quality of life for our clients through dedicated care and assistance.

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The Role

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide essential support to clients in their homes, helping them with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. Your work will directly impact the well-being of those you care for, making a meaningful difference in their lives.

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What You'll Do

• ​Assist clients with ADLs, including bathing, grooming, dressing, shaving, and feeding.

• Provide clients with mobility support and safe transfers, using proper body mechanics.

• Monitor clients by taking vital signs, observing changes, and reporting findings accurately.

• Provide light meal preparation, hydration reminders, and assistance with meals

• Provide medication reminders and supervise self-administration.

• Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.

• Monitor and report any changes in clients' health or behavior to the appropriate personnel.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, including light housekeeping tasks.

• Document care provided and maintain accurate records as required.

• Collaborate with the care planning team to improve and implement personalized care plans that respect client's rights and preferences, and incorporate your first-hand observations.

• Support clients with dementia, neurodevelopmental disorders, and other cognitive impairments through specialized memory care techniques

• Document care activities in compliance with Agency rules and healthcare regulations, including HIPAA 

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What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a group home, assisted living facility, nursing home, or home health/home care agency as a CNA 

• Demonstrated ability to provide patient observation, monitor vital signs, and supervise medication self-administration

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.

• Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals in need.

• Ability to follow care plans and instructions accurately.

• Basic understanding of health and safety standards in a home care setting.

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Requirements

• Active registration as a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) (must be verifiable on your state registry)

• At least one year of verifiable experience working with individuals with dementia, disabilities, or chronic illnesses.

• Unexpired CPR/AED/First Aid certificate

• TB screening (will accept previous results if less than one year old)

• State or FBI Criminal Background check (will accept previous results if less than one year old)

• Childline clearance (will accept previous results if less than one year old)

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Preferred but not required

• Valid driver's license

• Prior experience working with individuals recovering from stroke, TBI, or behavioral health issues

• Prior experience working in a crisis, substance abuse, or psychiatric facility

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

 

​Pay Range

$17 - $25 per hour

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